INDONESIAN AMBASSADOR KUWAIT MESSAGE OF INDONESIA AMBASSADOR IN KUWAIT. ON THE SEVEN INDONESIAN FIGURATIVE ARTISTS EXHIBITION Assalamu’alaikum Wr, Wb The Government of The republic of Indonesia is very pleased to participate the fifth annual Qurain Festival on November 14 - December 10, 1998 in Kuwait, Organized by Kuwait National Council for culture, art and letters. In this Festival, Indonesia will bring forward to show to the public "Seven Indonesian Figurative Artists” and we hope that your visit to the Festival will give an opportunity to see and get feeling of Indonesian art and culture. Indonesia has rich various kinds of art and culture, whether traditional or religious. And one cof these kinds, The Rudana Art Foundation which has cultural institution and has rendered its siz- able contribution to the development of culture through the establishment of the magnificent Rudana Museum with its impressive collections. ‘On behalf of the Goverment of Republic of Indonesia, I hope through art, social and culture activities to strong good relation between Indonesia Kuwait and others countries. And also [ think the Kuwait National council for culture, Art and letters for arranging this exhibition which Indonesia takes part in, Congratulation, and I hope all aspect of the programme for the exhibition will ran smoothly and be as successful as we would all wishes and may Allah Ta’ Ala Blessing us. ‘Wassalaamu’ Alaikum Wr. Wb. fos MeREPUBLIC OF INDONESIA BALI PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT Om Swastyastu, 1 feel gratified and pleased with the participation of The Rudana Museum in the "Severs Indooesian Figurative Artists” Exhibition : 1 Wayan Bendi, | Wayan Darmika, Abas Alibasyah, Erica ‘Hestu Wahyuni, Mohammed Harahap, Sudarso and Widayat in Kuwait, November 26, 1998. This participation mast have been prompted by a noble ‘wish to promote the cultural values of the Balinese in particular and the Indonesian nation in general. Hence, the Rudana Museum has Put its utmost effort into representing the Indonesian cultural in this exhibition. I am sure this endeavour will attract considerable attention from the community of artists and culturalist the world ‘vee. This is one of the many efforts fo promote good relationships in order to enrich life and the development of cultural art, particularly of fine am, which is ‘being consciously and widely devel- coped nowadays. ‘hope through this exhibition the experience and knowledge of the artists will improve, and have a possitive impact on the younger genecation of the fine artists. With the blessing of God Almighty. I hope the activites will be successful and fulfil the expectations of us all. Thank you and good luck for the exhibition, ‘(Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Om, DEWA BERATHA, ‘The Governor of Bali Provincial